Xmas Came Early at Old Trafford

I must confess that I felt asleep right free Ramires scored the equaliser last night. I got a feeling that United would start to close shop, get the off-form Cleverley off and tidy up at the back. I fully expect to wake up this morning to a draw.

And did I miss all the drama? After watching the game - recorded on DVR - I agree that Ivanovic should be off, but to get Torres given the marching order, and Chicarito coming off the bench to score an offside goal, Christmas definitely came early for us United fans.

The Chelsky supporter were understandably upset, and later came the claim that the ref said something out of term to the Chelsky later just added more spice. I didn't think that we had ears the last of this. I fully expect more news to come out of both camps. Which make for an otherwise uninspired start to United season click into gear.

This weekend - Saturday evening - would see United playing Arsenal at Old Trafford. This should be another interesting spectacle. Will we be lucky again?

Sure Win

After a two weeks hiatus, it was Premier League game night again. United playing Stoke later at home. And as usual, it was time for tandoori.

It was with a twist this time as Idlan came along. Sure win for us tonight!

One Last Stop

Right. United plying tonight. Last stop for the day - hopefully - was NZ for the ritualistic tandoori. Plus mee ladna for tonight.

Left the boys with their Mum watching the DVD in the MPV while I enjoyed a glass of lychee at the restaurant. The order should be ready soon, and I've already checked with palmdoc, and he confirmed that he had stocked himself up with shandy minutes gonna win big tonight.

Liverpool were Robbed

It was almost a daylight robbery. Only the most blinked United supporter would have thought otherwise. Liverpool were by far the better team during the opening exchanges, but they made the cardinal sin of not scoring hen they were on top.

Typical of the such Liverpool- United tie, they would always be a key or pivotal moment. The usual ones being Vidic sending offs. There was the coming of age of Diego Forlan, Berbatov hattrick, and the revelation that Danny Murphy could play a bit of football.

This time around, it was Shelvey's red card. A foul on Jonny Evans, which should Evans instead who arrive late, it could have been him getting the marching order. It was luck. And luck side with United. Liverpool was on the ascendency until then. But they could not manage a breakthrough.

Then came the penalty. I wouldn't complain if Mark Halsey waved play on. It was not clear cut. Usually in similar instances, the decision would have gone with the home side. But not this time.

So, a couple of lucky breaks and the three points were ours. We have yet to play well this term in the league, but even then, should we had handles Fellaini better in the Everton game and mustered a win, we would have started the season with a perfect record. The other teams in the league must be cursing us at the moment ...... and that just be an understatement.

Nearing Kick-off

Stuck waiting for my food as the restaurant was packed with supporters from both United and Liverpool shouting the place down. The atmosphere was electric! I had been waiting for my take-out for a good half an hour now. It was just the sheer number of people here. Amazing.

I think they needed a bigger screen for the place. There was only a single one at the open ground. Loud music. Loud supporters. They were chanting from both sets of supporters. Great banter going on! And parking was a nightmare! Come on! I need the tale out quick ......